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Statement from attorney general’s office says forensics teams examines body and site of shooting.Libyan prosecutors have launched a formal probe into the killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the country’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi.The public prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday that forensic experts had been dispatched to Zintan in northwest Libya, where Gaddafi was shot dead, adding that efforts were under way to identify suspects.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libyalist 2 of 3Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan former leader, killedlist 3 of 3Who was Saif…

Proposals include requirements for Iran to halt uranium enrichment for three years and transfer stock to a third country, media has learned.Mediators from Qatar, Turkiye and Egypt have presented Iran and the United States with a framework of key principles to be discussed in talks on Friday this week, including a commitment by Iran to significantly limit its uranium enrichment, two sources familiar with the negotiations have told media.Key points in the proposed framework also include restrictions on the use of ballistic missiles and the arming of Iran’s allies in the region, according to the sources, who include a senior…

The NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released its annual World Report 2026, warning that the global system of human rights is in “peril”, with 72 percent of the world’s population now living under “autocracy”.In the report (PDF) published on Wednesday, the rights body warned that the United States, China and Russia are “led by leaders who share open disdain for norms”, and “wield considerable economic, military, and diplomatic power”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Collision between Greek coastguard vessel, migrant boat…

This award plays an important role in promoting female students into leadership roles, says executive vice-president at GEMS Education Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence has played an important role in promoting female students into leadership roles and helping them achieve greater heights in the future, a senior GEMS Education official said. Addressing the annual award ceremony at GEMS Winchester School Dubai on Tuesday, Ranju Anand, executive vice-president at GEMS Education, paid tribute to Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak’s vision of fostering leadership and supporting the active role of women in society. She noted that the award, introduced in 2005,…

Lebanese president says latest ‘aggression’ represents an environmental crime and a violation of country’s sovereignty.Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has accused Israel of committing an environmental crime after Israeli forces sprayed an unknown substance over southern Lebanese towns, which Beirut described as toxic.Aoun condemned the Israeli move on Wednesday, saying he ordered government agencies to take all diplomatic and legal measures to “respond to this aggression”, which he said represents a “blatant violation” of Lebanon’s sovereignty.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3How Israel destroyed Gaza’s health system ‘deliberately and methodically’list 2 of 3Israeli strikes hit two more south Lebanon…

Iran wants talks with the US to stabilise before inviting regional nations to join, as Trump sends mixed messages.Tehran, Iran – In Tehran, the question is no longer whether diplomacy is under way, but whether it can move fast enough to stay ahead of escalation.An Iranian official told media that Oman has been confirmed as the venue for the next round of Iran-United States talks, scheduled later this week.But the official confirmed that other regional nations would not be involved in talks at the moment, despite proposals to also include them in the negotiations.Iran’s reluctance to involve regional countries in…

Despite ‘ceasefire’, the health sector in Gaza continues to suffer from shortages, destruction and lack of equipment.After the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt this week, the world’s attention turned to the process of allowing a small number of wounded and sick Palestinians out of the besieged territory.But while these medical evacuations are necessary, advocates say, the core priority must be to rebuild the health system in Gaza, which has been ravaged by Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in the Strip.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Palestinian women recount ‘journey of horror’ at Gaza’s…

Displaced families who fled el-Fasher face dire conditions with no blankets, food shortages, and few medical supplies.Montaha Omer Mustafa, 18, was among many people who managed to get out of el-Fasher before the city’s seizure by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, but only after paying for passage and going days on foot with little water, moving through villages and scrubland.As fighting closed in on the last big city held by the government-aligned Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in North Darfur state, tens of thousands of residents fled westwards, abandoning homes, possessions, and even family members.Recommended Stories list of 3…

Shelling kills 14 Palestinians in north, and attacks on tents kill six in south as medical evacuations through Rafah crossing suspended.Israel has killed at least 21 Palestinians in attacks across the Gaza Strip in one of the deadliest days since an October “ceasefire” began, according to medical sources.The sources told media a number of children were among the casualties on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopenslist 2 of 4Red Cross worker urges more aid access, recounts time in Gazalist 3 of 4UN chief urges Gaza aid…

The wars and conflicts taking place around the world are ‘our problems as human beings’, Guardiola said.Pep Guardiola has again voiced his support for the people of Palestine, saying he will continue to speak out on Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza to help bring justice and peace.On Tuesday, the Manchester City manager used the pre-match news conference for his team’s English League Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur as a platform to highlight the plight of people affected by wars across the world, especially in Gaza.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Azeez Al-Shaair’s anti-genocide note: Muslims tackle NFL fine…